The Importance of Grub Control
Grubs are a common nuisance in Texas, and one of the hardest lawn pests to deal with. They feed on grass roots, and if left unchecked, can severely damage your lawn.
Grubs — What are They?
In Texas, white grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles, also known as May or June beetles. Their larvae have creamy-white, C-shaped soft bodies, 1/2 to 1 inch long, with three pairs of legs near the head.
Other common names for the May/June beetles include “May bug” and “June bug”. They’re the small reddish-brown or black insects that are attracted to your porch lights and fly into your windows and screens at night during the late spring and early summer.
Over 100 species of May/June beetles live in Texas, but only a few cause damage to turfgrass. The most prevalent white grubs in Texas are the June beetle (phyllophaga crinita), and the southern masked chafer (cyclocephala lurida). Both types attack warm-season turfgrasses, such as St. Augustine grass, bermudagrass, zoysia grass, and buffalo grass, feeding on the roots and other underground portions. Most of this damage is caused during the summer and fall months...
